Welding Programs

Welding Technology The Welding Technology curriculum is designed to provide students experience in welding as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy and structural construction. This program provides education and training in common cutting and welding processes, CNC plasma cutting, AWS welding standards and OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCA processes. Structural, pipe and plate welding, blueprint reading and communications and math competencies also are covered.

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The Welding Technology program is a two-semester course of study leading to a Certificate.

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Upon completion, graduates will:

F Describe and demonstrate safe and proper use of each type of welding equipment;

F Select and demonstrate various joining processes;

F Read and interpret welding blueprints using a systemic process;

F Estimate type, quantity, cost and weight of a welded fabrication from information on a blueprint;

F Demonstrate proper transport, setup, adjustment and use of all cutting and welding equipment;

F Use current industry technology to test and repair welding related equipment; and

F Demonstrate proficiency in OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW processes.

Welding Technology CertificateWelding and Inspection Technology AAS Degree

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777 Grandview Drive • Kalispell, MT 59901 406.756.3822

Mort Hill406.756.3996rhill@fvcc.edu

The program information provided applies to the 2013-2014Flathead Valley Community College academic catalog.

Additional Costs

F There are lab fees associated with some of the classes in this program. They are listed in the semester schedule.

Opportunities After Graduation

F Career opportunities offer a wide range of possibilities as a welding technician in the fabrication and manufacturing industries, including steel construction, mining, energy, petroleum and bridge construction.

Certification

F AWS D 1.1 in 3/8” Plate CertificationF AmericanRed Cross FirstAid/CPR Certification

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Program RequirementsWelding Technology

Fall SemesterCourse# Title CreditsM 111* Technical Mathematics 3WLDG 100 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 4WLDG 117 Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols 3WLDG 111* Welding Theory I Practical 4 First Semester Total 14

Spring SemesterCourse# Title CreditsWLD 112* Introduction to Pipe Welding 4WLD 121* Welding Certification II 2WLDG 122* Welding Theory III Practical 4WLDG 185 * Welding Qualification Test Preparation 2WRIT 122C* Introduction to Business Writing 3 Second Semester Total 15

Total Credits 29

Optional Course Offerings:Course# Title CreditsECP 104 Workplace Safety 1WLD 135* GMAW/GTAW Welding and Certification 4WLDG 280* Weld Testing Certification 4

* Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

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Welding and Inspection Technology

The Welding and Inspection Technology curriculum is designed to provide students experience in welding and inspection technology as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy, structural construction and nondestructive testing. Nondestructive testing involves the inspection of a welding object in a manner that will not impair its future usefulness using one of the NDT test methods, visual inspection, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic testing. This program provides education and training in common cutting and welding processes, CNC plasma cutting, AWS welding standards and OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW processes. Structural, pipe and plate welding, nondestructive testing, inspection testing, blueprint reading and communications and math competencies also are covered.

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The Welding and Inspection Technology program is a two-year course of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

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Upon completion, graduates will:

F Describe and demonstrate safe and proper use of each type of welding equipment;

F Select and demonstrate various joining processes;

F Read and interpret welding blueprints using a systemic process;

F Estimate type, quantity, cost and weight of a welded fabrication from information on a blueprint;

F Demonstrate proper transport, setup, adjustment and use of all cutting and welding equipment;

F Use current industry technology to test and repair welding related equipment;

F Demonstrate proficiency in OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW processes;

F Recognize, inspect and document proper applications of welding processes;

F Demonstrate techniques and devices for controlling heat effects during welding;

F Consistently use equipment safely in the performance of nondestructive testing;

F Demonstrate proficiency in the use of nondestructive testing equipment and the processes; and

F Use current AWS, ASME and ASNT codes, welding procedures and recommended practices.

First Year

Fall SemesterCourse# Title CreditsCAPP 106* Short Courses: Computer Applications 1M 111* Technical Mathematics 3WLDG 100 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 4WLDG 111* Welding Theory I Practical 4WLDG 117 Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols 3WRIT 122C* Introduction to Business Writing 3 First Semester Total 18

Spring SemesterCourse# Title CreditsCOMX 111C Introduction to Public SpeakingorCOMX 115C Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3DDSN 114* Introduction to CAD 3ECP 104 Workplace Safety 1NDTE 110 * Introduction to Nondestructive Testing 3WLDG 122* Welding Theory III Practical 4WLDG 185* Welding Qualification Test Preparation 2 Second Semester Total 16

Second Year

Fall SemesterCourse# Title CreditsNDTE 111* Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing 3NDTE 112* Ultrasonic Testing 5NDTE 115* Eddy Current Testing 3WLD 112* Introduction to Pipe Welding 4WLD 121* Welding Certification II 2 First Semester Total 17

Spring SemesterCourse# Title CreditsNDTE 120 Radiographic Testing/Film Interpretation 5NDTE 125* AWS D1.1 Code Book 2WLD 135* GMAW/GTAW Welding and Certification 4WLDG 280* Weld Testing Certification 4 Second Semester Total 15

Total Credits 66

Additional Professional Development Program OfferingsCourse# Title CreditsDDSN 135 Solidworks 2MCH 124 Advanced CNC Programming in MASTERCAM 3* Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Program Requirements

Welding and Inspection Technology

Formoreinfo:

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777 Grandview Drive • Kalispell, MT 59901 406.756.3822

Mort Hill406.756.3996rhill@fvcc.edu

Certifications

F AWS D 1.1 in 3/8” Plate Certification F AWS D 1.1 in Unlimited Thickness Certification F AWS D 1.1 Pipe Certification F ASNT educational requirement for Level II Certification,

but ASNT also requires documented work experience F American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification

Additional Costs

F There are lab fees associated with some of the classes in this program. They are listed in the semester schedule.

Opportunities After Graduation

F Career opportunities offer a wide range of possibilities as a welding technician in the fabrication and manufacturing industries, steel construction, nondestructive testing and weld inspection, mining, energy, petroleum, bridge construction and other production areas.